Commercial photographer Sheri O’Neal brings her storytelling spirit to every photo shoot. Each assignment is the chance to record a moment—an emotion—with timeless soul and style. For 17+ years, she’s captured memorable images for editorial, corporate and advertising use. A look through her portfolio is proof that ‘commercial’ photography, no matter the subject or industry, can live and breathe with beauty and purpose. O’Neal’s creative intuition is revealed in every image.

Florida born and raised, O’Neal felt the call of the Music City and transplanted to Nashville in 2001. Approachable and professional, O’Neal has quickly gained the trust of art directors, editors and business associates in Nashville just as she had in her native Florida. Her career is built upon her unwavering commitment to the client and her love of people and the art of photography. Though a seasoned pro, O’Neal takes on new projects with fresh energy—always excited about the next story to be told. The result is a unique style of imagery that shows compassion, strength and beauty.

Sheri is also pursuing writing and mixed media art opportunities (http://www.thinkingdiva.com) (http://www.inspirationavenue.com). She is available for freelance work, commissioned art pieces & assignments outside of her commercial photography.

Clients include: American Spirit Magazine, Averitt Express, Baptist Hospital, Black Enterprise Magazine, Boy Scouts of America, Bruger Bagels, CBS, CFO Magazine, CIO Magazine, Cirque Du Soleil, Darden Restaurants, Florida Sports Network, Gateway Health System, Gaylord Entertainment, Georgia Trust Bank, Golf Magazine, Guidpost Magazine, Harcourt Inc., Hard Rock Cafe, INC Magazine, Kodak, Lifeway Christian Resources, Murcury Outboards, Nashville Predators, O'Charleys, Scholastic Book Fairs, Symantic, The Discovery Channel, The National Arthritis Foundation, Titans of Nashville, United Way, Vanderbilt Center for Better Health, Vogue Magazine, Warner Chappell Music

EXHIBITIONS

March 28, 2009

Fusion Music & Art Event

The Cannery, Nashville TN

Various Art Pieces of Italy and Florida

January 1, 2009

Tennessee Chapter of ASMP Fine Art Show

Tennessee Art League, Nashville TN

“Dad’s Ride”, “Florida Memories”

November 29, 2007

Tennessee Chapter of ASMP Fine Art Show

Tennessee Art League, Nashville TN

“Ageless in America”, Words of Lister”, “Untitled”

March 15-31, 2005

Nashville Women Artist

Gallery 121- Leu Center for the Visual Arts

Belmont University Nashville TN

“Flag Series”

June 25, 2004

Art of Colaboration-Untitled Artist Group

Pub of Love, Nashville TN

Partnered with Artist/designer-Jami Anderson

September 19, 2003

Uncensored Art for Unlimited Audiences-Untitled Artist Group

Marathon Village, Nashville TN

“Patriotic Youth”

LECTURES

January 9, 2009

Discussion on “Portfolio Development”

Nashville State Community College

Guest Speaker

November 3, 2007

Discussion Panel “Life after DBCC”

Southeast Center for Photographic Studies, Daytona Beach

Guest Speaker

April 19, 2007

ASMP’s Tour Of Studio’s

SOP Studio Nashville TN

Speaker and Presentation

September 26, 2003

Gallery 121- Leu Center for the Visual Arts

Belmont University Nashville TN

Guest Speaker and Presentation

AWARDS

2005 Magazine Awards

Second Place-General Features

Black Enterprise Magazine/“My First Home”

2003 Nashville “Starvy Awards”

First Place-Best Photography

”Patriotic Youth”

1999 The Florida Magazine Association

Bronze-Best Photo Essay (photographer. & writer)

Orlando Magazine/”Backstage at the Opera”

1999 Orlando Ad Federation

Gold-Direct Marketing

Boy Scouts of America

1998 Creative Club of Orlando

Silver-Design Self Promotion

SOP/”Freedom”

1998 Creative Club of Orlando

Merit-Design Misc.

SOP/”Flag Series”

1998 PDN/Nikon Self Promotion Awards

Second Place-Extraordinary Promotions

SOP/”Shoe Series”

PRESS

March 2009

Showcased in “Her Magazine”

“Making Room for Something Beautiful”